(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)

The Stranglers

About (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)

"Grip", or "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)", is a single by The Stranglers from the album Rattus Norvegicus. The Stranglers' first single, it reached number 44 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Hugh Cornwell, and featured steel mill worker Eric Clarke on saxophone. The first line of the lyrics references a "Morry Thou" or Morris 1000.


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Didn't have the money round to buy a Morry Thou
Been around and seen a lot to shake me anyhow
Begged and borrowed sometimes, I admit I even stole
The worse crime that I ever did was playing rock 'n roll.

But the money's no good
Just get a grip on yourself
But the money's no good
Just get a grip on yourself

Suffering convictions on a two-way stretch inside
The air in here is pretty thin, I think I'll go outside
Committed for insanity and crimes against the soul
The worst crime that I ever did was play some rock 'n roll.

But the money's no good
Just get a grip on yourself
But the money's no good
Just get a grip on yourself

And you should know

Now I find from week to week the sentence sticking fast
Turn the corner, rub my eyes and hope the world will last
Stranger from another planet welcome to our hole
Just strap on your guitar and we'll play some rock 'n roll

But the money's no good
Just get a grip on yourself
But the money's no good
Just get a grip on yourself

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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" by The Stranglers was released on January 28, 1977.
Album
This song forms part of the band's debut studio album, "Rattus Norvegicus," which was released in April 1977.
Music Style
The track is representative of The Stranglers' punk and new wave style, full of edgy guitar riffs and driving basslines.
Chart Success
"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's first chart entry and paving the way for future success.
Music Video
The song's music video is a live performance, capturing the energy and rawness of the band in their early days.
Lyrics Meaning
The song is about the struggle of a band trying to get noticed in the music industry, which was a reflection of The Stranglers' own early experience.
Initial Reception
Despite its later popularity, the song was initially not well received by critics, but it later became a fan favorite.
Band Composition
The band featured on the track were the original lineup of The Stranglers, including Jet Black on drums, Jean-Jacques Burnel on bass, Hugh Cornwell on guitar and vocals, and Dave Greenfield on keyboards.
Live Performances
"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" became a staple of The Stranglers' live performances and is still regularly performed today.
Re-releases
The song was re-released in 1986 on the compilation album, "Off the Beaten Track."
Cover Versions
"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" has been covered by several artists, including Prong on their 1990 album "Prove You Wrong."
Representation of Punk Rock
Historically, "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" is often cited as a classic representation of the British punk rock movement of the late 70s.

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